Pitkin / Gunnison County, Colorado
Crystal River
Live Conditions
Crystal River — Near Redstone
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Crystal River · April · Spring
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⚠ Runoff season — check live gauge before driving
BWOs active (size 18-20). Caddis beginning. Crystal River is more sensitive to runoff than larger rivers — watch CFS carefully. Upper sections near Marble blow out faster than lower.
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About Crystal River
Small, clear, and scenic through Crystal Valley below Marble. Wild rainbow and brown trout in a canyon few anglers bother with. Bring stealth — the fish spook easily in clear water.